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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

L77 SRLMOT history

L77 SRL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,328 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 SRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 SRL was last recorded at 96,328 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,560 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
768 miles
Average per year
1,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,328 miles
  • 2025 – 95,560 miles
  • 2024 – 94,512 miles
  • 2022 – 93,360 miles
  • 2021 – 92,006 miles
  • 2020 – 91,845 miles
  • 2019 – 91,175 miles
  • 2018 – 89,740 miles
  • 2017 – 88,338 miles
  • 2016 – 86,757 miles
  • 2015 – 84,984 miles
  • 2014 – 81,852 miles
  • 2013 – 80,256 miles
  • 2012 – 76,451 miles
  • 2011 – 74,423 miles
  • 2010 – 72,320 miles
  • 2009 – 69,864 miles
  • 2008 – 66,146 miles
  • 2007 – 62,446 miles
  • 2006 – 56,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,328 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,328 miles (+768)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,328 miles
    Test number
    936189080569
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass95,560 miles (+1,048)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,560 miles
    Test number
    889922493594
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,512 miles (+1,152)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,512 miles
    Test number
    250828432222
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,360 miles (+1,354)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,360 miles
    Test number
    835908684665
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,006 miles (+161)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,006 miles
    Test number
    269138966695
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass91,845 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    386354060812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall perrished/cracking

  7. Pass91,175 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    976850370395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,740 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,740 miles
    Test number
    882256012721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,338 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    180968334367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,757 miles (+1,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,757 miles
    Test number
    349343513511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perrished

  11. Pass84,984 miles (+3,132)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    639120905124
    • NoteFront windscreen damaged but not materially affecting the drivers view of the road
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall perrished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perrished

  12. Pass81,852 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    999329594027
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass80,256 miles (+3,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    467880333132
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass76,451 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    767801932199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,423 miles (+2,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,423 miles
    Test number
    527779901179
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass72,320 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    484282510114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,864 miles (+3,718)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,864 miles
    Test number
    524786709170
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner sidewall

  18. Pass66,146 miles (+3,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    623179328113
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass62,446 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,446 miles
    Test number
    171253027172
    • NoteLow screenwash fluid light on at time of test
    • NotePlastic sill covers and engine undertrays fitted at time of test

  20. Fail62,446 miles (+5,692)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,446 miles
    Test number
    332363027133
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteLow screenwash fluid light on at time of test
    • NotePlastic sill covers and engine undertrays fitted at time of test

  21. Pass56,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    342411936128
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L77 SRL

Does L77 SRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 SRL is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 SRL?
The MOT on L77 SRL is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 SRL done?
L77 SRL was recorded at 96,328 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,984 miles a year.
Has L77 SRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 SRL has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2007.
Has the mileage on L77 SRL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L77 SRL find?
L77 SRL passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs are corroded, and 1 more.

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